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National FASD received a large private donation This donation frees up our Chief Executive’s time to focus on widespread impact and will help us bring in more funds to achieve our mission A focus on prevention National FASD was honoured to receive a generous private donation recently from our long-term supporter John Bothamley. John previously […]
Your stories are powerful and have made a difference More than 250 people with FASD, families and professionals took the time to share lived experience through National FASD’s recent survey, and that generosity has made a real difference. Once again, your stories have strengthened the case we are putting forward in corridors of power for […]
The interim report of the Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism fails to address FASD The Department of Health and Social Care has published the “Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism: Interim Report” (March 2026). This report does not yet name FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) as a driver […]
A fare-thee-well, thanks and a look to the future The National Organisation for FASD would like to take a moment and celebrate the contributions of three key people who have made our work possible over recent years but who sadly are leaving us. Nikki Pasek MBE Nikki Pasek MBE is stepping down from our […]
Our statement For immediate release 28 November 2025 Today’s BBC reports on adoption breakdown shines a light on the need for better information and support for families supporting children with complex needs, including FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) as mentioned in the report. It’s time the veil is lifted on FASD, which is caused when […]
Manchester-based actors, national and local experts gathered to raise awareness on International FASD Day of the risks of alcohol and pregnancy and the need for diagnosis and support for people with FASD For immediate release 9/9/2025 (Manchester) – Several well-known Manchester-based actors took to Exchange Square to help raise the profile of the need for […]
Our statement For immediate release 30 July 2025 An article in The Telegraph, 30 July 2025 focuses on a new book by Meryle Secrest that raises questions about whether or not Princess Margeret may have had Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. The book, Princess Margaret and the Curse: An Inquiry into a Royal Life, is due […]
There. We said it. How did it make you feel? “FASD and the summer holidays.” When groups of parents and carers get together in June & July conversations naturally drift on to the six weeks summer holidays. Often what parents & carers of children and young people with FASD and Special Educational Needs & Disabilities […]
An open letter signed by more than 100 FASD experts and leaders The National Organisation for FASD has released a call for national leadership on alcohol, pregnancy and FASD from more than 100 of the country’s leading practitioners, researchers and people with FASD and their families who attended the FASD in the UK conference […]
The FASD community mourns the loss of an inspiring role model The National Organisation for FASD was deeply saddened by the death of Sam Gardiner, age 24, in a car accident. Many will know of Sam through the fantastic journey he and his mother Jo took in the BBC’s reality show, Race Across the […]
